Each January, Pete Souza, Chief Official White House Photographer and Director of the White House Photography Office, pulls together his favorite images from the past 12 months -- exclusive perspectives of everything from Presidential trips and events to private moments between President Obama and his family and staff. Here are four of approximately 100 photographs. See … [Read more...] about Presidential 2013 in Photos
How does Colorado’s marijuana market work? (Guest Voice)
How does Colorado's marijuana market work? (via The Economist) ON JANUARY 1st, 420 days after the citizens of Colorado voted to legalise marijuana, around 37 pot shops across the state opened their doors to all-comers. Stoners in Denver and other cities braved freezing temperatures and two-hour queues to be part… … [Read more...] about How does Colorado’s marijuana market work? (Guest Voice)
Rand Paul (Cartoon)
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Isn’t Plagiarism Always Wrong?
A hat tip to Bob Eggleton, an amazingly talented artist whose Facebook post brought this to my attention. A video on YouTube on SothebysTV is entitled "Glenn Brown's Monumental Sci-Fi Fantasy Work". But the original work is one by Chris Foss done for the cover of a 1986 edition of one of Isaac Asimov's early novels, The Stars Like Dust. This is not the only piece by Brown that … [Read more...] about Isn’t Plagiarism Always Wrong?
Et Tu, National Review?
This is the creepy followup to the Romney/Melissa Harris-Perry, Faux Nooz/Rightiesphere versus MSNBC. Rachel's Show Eliana Johnson / National Review MSNBC, the left-leaning cable-news network, has settled on one solution to its recent problems. It now has an executive reviewing scripts before they go on the air. The role, which has fallen to Rich Stockwell, a former … [Read more...] about Et Tu, National Review?
Iron Sharpens Iron: Just Saying… New Year’s Resolution Time
We are designing a new t-shirt for our family for this year-- for our ever increasing ablities strength and endurance-wise. This is our family T-Shirt from 2012. The saying here is on the back of our family's workout T-Shirts my grandson and I designed for our three times a week cardio and weightlifting in what I call 'the hell room.' lol. We all wear various workout … [Read more...] about Iron Sharpens Iron: Just Saying… New Year’s Resolution Time
A Christian’s Guide to Hurting People (Warning: Possibly Satirical)
1. Always end all hurtful, condescending, judgmental communication with “iron sharpens iron.” Iron sharpens iron is a magical “get out of jail” card that absolves communicators from all the consequences of their communication. If the receiver of your email is hurt or offended, they need to realize that your two thousand word diatribe against the foundations of their very being … [Read more...] about A Christian’s Guide to Hurting People (Warning: Possibly Satirical)
Liberty and Security in a Changing World: Room and Time for Debate
TMV readers have been clamoring (well, “clamoring” may be too strong a word) for a constructive discussion and debate on the recently revealed NSA excesses. Hoping to generate/encourage such a discussion, I have been quoting from and summarizing the superb essays on this issue written by none other than Geoffrey R. Stone, one of the five members of the President’s Review … [Read more...] about Liberty and Security in a Changing World: Room and Time for Debate
The Big Freeze: ‘Polar vortex’ slams US with record cold weather
'Polar vortex' slams US with record cold weather (via AFP) A "polar vortex" dropped over a huge section of the United States on Monday, sending temperatures plunging across the Midwest as the East Coast braced for the bitter Arctic blast. Meteorologists predicted the lowest temperatures in two decades in some… … [Read more...] about The Big Freeze: ‘Polar vortex’ slams US with record cold weather
Cold Weather Scream (Cartoon)
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A hidden consensus for justice
WASHINGTON -- Why are we arguing about issues that were settled decades ago? Why, for example, is it so hard to extend unemployment insurance at a time when the jobless rate nationally is still at 7 percent, and higher than that in 21 states? As the Senate votes this week on help for the unemployed, Democrats will be scrambling to win support from the handful of … [Read more...] about A hidden consensus for justice
Crocodile tries to eat piece of Australian tour guide (Video)
Here's one instance where you might think twice about your mother's criticism "Don't talk with your hands." It could be risky. To many tourists, a tour guide is an instant expert -- the keeper of wisdom about a place or an event. To a crocodile, a tour guide could look like a moving buffet. Here's a tour guide on Australia's Adelaide River in the Northern territory who got … [Read more...] about Crocodile tries to eat piece of Australian tour guide (Video)
Politics and the Generational Divide
New Year, same problems. In America, as in many other developed nations, older members of society have been robbing the young. Not outwardly and blatantly, but in the way governments distribute benefits. Unfortunately, the needs of older people do not mesh with those of younger citizens and political power rests in the hands of those who are older. The problem in the U.S. is … [Read more...] about Politics and the Generational Divide
Liz Cheney quits Senate campaign to oust Mike Enzi: cites “serious health issues” in family (UPDATED)
Liz Cheney, the eldest daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, is dropping her bid to unseat Wyoming's respected conservative Senator Mike Enzi in a primary challenge, citing "serious Serious health issues have recently arisen in our family." Whether this proves to be the case or one more instance of someone quitting something to "spend more time with their family" will … [Read more...] about Liz Cheney quits Senate campaign to oust Mike Enzi: cites “serious health issues” in family (UPDATED)
Bucks Dynasty (Cartoon)
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The Blame Obama Era Is Starting to End
For Republicans with brains, the handwriting is clear. Five years of bashing the President on everything have left the GOP in opinion poll hell, and their frontrunner for the White House in ’16 is Chris Christie, no Tea Party icon. Little surprise, then, that the disloyal opposition is in rebranding mode: Paul Ryan makes a budget deal with Democrats and edges toward other … [Read more...] about The Blame Obama Era Is Starting to End
What if … the solution to poverty in the world was simply giving poor people money?
Without strings? That's the argument presented in a story from Holland making the social media rounds: Why we should give free money to everyone. It's from the Dutch crowd-sourced startup, De Correspondent, and is the infant publication's most popular article. There are almost no links and few named sources, but there are several global examples. All, the author claim, … [Read more...] about What if … the solution to poverty in the world was simply giving poor people money?
Chargers continue surprising NFL playoff run
Chargers continue surprising NFL playoff run (via AFP) San Diego, who snuck into the playoffs on the final day of the regular season, took advantage of three second-half turnovers from Andy Dalton to upset Cincinnati 27-10, on Sunday. And in the National Conference wild card game, the San Francisco 49ers… … [Read more...] about Chargers continue surprising NFL playoff run
Peggy Noonan backtracks on calling De Blasio a ” former Sandinista”
The problem with broadcast journalism today is that many anchors or reporters on political talk shows have a political axe to grind and hold up their axe for all to see. There are fewer on-the-air personalities now who will challenge an outright falsehood. And one of those few is CBS's Bob Schieffer, a journalist from the Edward R. Murrow/Walter Cronkite school of journalism. … [Read more...] about Peggy Noonan backtracks on calling De Blasio a ” former Sandinista”
Romney accepts apology of MSNBC’s Harris-Perry for comments about grandchild (Video)
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in a Fox News appearance has accepted the apology of MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry for comments she and her panel guests made about his African-American grandson. Perry's comments had set off a firestorm of criticism and she apologized several times, culminating in a tearful on-the-air apology yesterday. Romney today said he accepted … [Read more...] about Romney accepts apology of MSNBC’s Harris-Perry for comments about grandchild (Video)